Rhône · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · France · 27 acres (11 ha)
Rhône, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes 27 acres (11 ha) Reservoir No night fishing Bivvy permitted 368mi from Calais
About Retenue de Joux
Retenue de Joux is a small public reservoir in the Rhône department of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, covering 11 hectares (27-acre) of open water. The fishery holds Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Perch and Pike.
Fishing at Retenue de Joux is restricted to daytime hours only. Regarding boats: Bank fishing only. Bivvy camping is permitted under standard French law.
Retenue de Joux is 368 miles from Calais. For UK anglers willing to make the drive into Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes — one of France's most varied fishing regions, with venues ranging from Alpine lakes to lowland reservoirs — the fishing is well worth it.
Department
Rhône
Region
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Water Type
Reservoir
Size
27 acres (11 ha)
Night Fishing
Not permitted
Boats
Not allowed
From Calais
368 miles
Managed by
FD 69 (Fédération de Pêche du Rhône)
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1st Category (Salmonid) water. Trout season: 14 Mar–20 Sep 2026. No night fishing permitted. Carp/coarse: all year.
Always verify current rules with the local AAPPMA (FD 69 (Fédération de Pêche du Rhône)) before fishing. French fishing regulations can change seasonally.
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is Retenue de Joux?+
Retenue de Joux covers 27 acres (11 ha) in Rhône, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France.
What fish can I catch at Retenue de Joux?+
The water holds Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Perch, Pike.
Is night fishing allowed at Retenue de Joux?+
Night fishing at Retenue de Joux is not permitted. 1st Cat. Day fishing only.
Are bivvies allowed at Retenue de Joux?+
Bivvy camping is permitted at Retenue de Joux under standard French bivouac law. Always check local rules before fishing.
How far is Retenue de Joux from Calais?+
Retenue de Joux is approximately 368 miles from Calais by road.
Do I need a French fishing licence to fish Retenue de Joux?+
Yes — all anglers fishing in France require a valid Carte de Pêche, available from cartedepeche.fr. You will also need to be affiliated with the local AAPPMA (FD 69 (Fédération de Pêche du Rhône)).
Fishing in Rhône, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Rhône is home to numerous fishing venues accessible to UK anglers. PiscaMaps covers lakes, reservoirs, rivers and canals across all Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes departments, with full rules, species and access information for each venue.
